dotpaw podcast - Retro -

Retrograde, itself, borrowed into English as such, not only can be identical in meaning with retro but also pertains more literally to backwardness: It refers to backward motion, occurrence, or performance or such behavior that is the opposite of the usual action.
"Retro" refers to a style or aesthetic that imitates or draws inspiration from trends, fashion, music, or design of the past, typically from a specific era like the 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s, or 90s. It’s about evoking nostalgia through vintage or old-school elements, often with a modern twist.

For example, retro clothing might include bell-bottom jeans or neon windbreakers, while retro tech could mean vinyl record players or pixelated video game graphics. The term can apply to various contexts like fashion, music, art, or even technology, celebrating the charm of bygone times.